Long Island summer fairs and festivals 2025

There'll be rides, games, food and fun at the Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove July 24-27. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Festival season has arrived. Plan your summer with our calendar.
Event details are subject to change due to weather conditions. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
JULY
JULY
KIDFEST
John Drew Theater, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806, guildhall.org.
A wide array of programs for kids, including dance, music, magic, art workshops and more. See website for full schedule.
- Fee $25.
- Date 4:30-5:30 p.m. July 16, 23.
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN
Main St. (between Prospect St. and S. Front St.), Farmingdale, 516-249-0093, farmingdalemusiconmain.com.
Outdoor music and dining along Main Street.
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Fee Free.
- Date 5-9 p.m. July 24; rain date Aug. 28.
FAMILY FESTIVAL
St. Rose of Lima School, 4704 Merrick Rd., Massapequa, 516-541-1546, stroseschool.net.
Raffles, food, zeppoles, drinks, live entertainment, rides and games.
- Fee Free admission, pay-one-price bracelets.
- Date 6:30-10:30 p.m. July 16-17, 6:30-11 p.m. July 11-12, 18-19.
FIREMAN’S FAIR
Stimson School, 401 Oakwood Rd., Huntington Station, 631-427-1629, ext. 4.
Amusement rides, games, live musical entertainment; parade 7:30 p.m. July 16, starts at Jefferson Primary School, 253 Oakwood Rd., ends at Henry L. Stimson Middle School; fireworks July 16, 18-19.
- Fee Free, $40 pay-one-price rides.
- Date 6-11 p.m. July 15-17, 5 p.m.-midnight July 18-19.
STONY BROOK FILM FESTIVAL
Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 631-632-2787, stonybrookfilmfestival.com.
International and local independent features, documentaries and shorts, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, parties and receptions.
- Fee Passes and individual tickets available.
- Date July 17-26.
DANCERS RESPONDING TO AIDS: FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL
Fire Island Pines, 212-840-0770, dradance.org.

World-class dance from an array of styles is performed on a stage on the picturesque Great South Bay in the Fire Island Pines. Credit: Matthew Murphy
Weekend of dance featuring a diverse lineup of acclaimed companies and choreographers performing on a waterfront stage.
- Fee $195 and up, all levels include cocktail reception.
- Date 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 19, 5 p.m. July 20.
SEA GLASS FESTIVAL
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, 631-367-3418, cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Crafts, vendors, talks, live music, glass artist demonstrations, food truck, fiction writing contest and more, register.
- Fee $15, $20 at the door.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20.
PSYCHIC FAIR
Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge, 631-334-0802, islandwidepsychicfairs.com.
Clairvoyants, mediums, palm readers, tarot card and angel card readers, animal communicators, gift and craft fair, shopping, door prizes and more.
- Fee Free admission, $40 for 15-minute readings, $70 for 30-minute readings.
- Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 20.
ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sagtikos Manor, 677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore, 631-854-0939, sagtikosmanor.org.
Antique and classic cars on display.
- Fee $5, $3 seniors and ages 5-15.
- Date 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20; rain date: July 27.
GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Shorefront Park, Rider Ave. and Smith St., Patchogue, 631-331-0808, greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.
More than 65 performers on four stages, performing classic and contemporary rock, punk, indie, jam-band, reggae and funk genres; children’s concert, craft beer and wine tents, artisan and craft market, food court and more.
- Fee $62-$69.50 (VIP starting at $125)
- Date 4-10 p.m. July 24, 4-11 p.m. July 25, 2-11 p.m. July 26, 2-10 p.m. July 27.
- Donna Kross, of Kings Park, grooves to the music at Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue.
FEAST OF ST. ROCCO
Church of St. Rocco, 18 Third St., Glen Cove, 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com.
Rides, games, food, live music. Sunday is the traditional procession of the patron St. Rocco through the streets of Glen Cove following the 10:15 a.m. Mass, the feast follows the procession of the Saint back to the church.
- Fee Free, pay-one-price rides available.
- Date 6-11 p.m. July 24-25, 3-11 p.m. July 26, 2-9 p.m. July 27.
LOBSTERFEST
Veterans Memorial Park, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-765-1061, rotarylobsterfest2025.com.
Lobster or steak dinner with side dishes, presented by the Rotary Clubs of Southold and Greenport, register. Live music under the stars till 9 p.m.
- Fee $62.04, $70 fest day; $10.59 kids' meal.
- Date 5-9 p.m. July 26.
SUMMER ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR
Southold Historical Society, 55200 Route 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane), Southold, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures.
- Fee $5.
- Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26-27.
MINERAL, GEM, JEWELRY AND FOSSIL SHOW
Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior/Senior High School, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck, limineralandgeology.com.
More than 30 vendors displaying minerals, gemstones, bead jewelry, fine jewelry, fossils, metaphysicals, meteorites and more from around the world, as well as geology exhibits, jewelry repair, geode cracking, beads and supplies, activities for adults and children and a geology scavenger hunt; refreshments available.
- Fee $8, $10 for 2-day pass, free ages 11 and younger.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26-27.
AUGUST
AUGUST
SAYVILLE SUMMERFEST
Gillette Park, Gillette Ave., Sayville, 631-567-5257, greatersayvillechamber.com.
Rides, numerous stages with live music, art exhibits, food vendors, car show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, beer and wine tent.
- Fee Free, fee for rides and food.
- Date 5-10 p.m. Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 3.
PATCHOGUE FAMILY FUN CIRCUS ON MAIN
East Main Street between Ocean and Maple avenues, Patchogue, 631-207-1000, patchogue.com.
Family activities for all ages including face painting, train rides, balloons, music and vendors.
- Fee Free.
- Date 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1.
FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council’s Village Green, off Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
Fine art paintings, crafts, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade wood and metal items, collectibles, books, quilted/knitted/crocheted items, silver, vintage treasures.
- Fee $3.
- Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2; rain date Aug. 3.
GARVIES POINT MUSEUM DAY
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove, 516-571-8010, garviespointmuseum.com.
Nature programs, live animals and crafts.
- Fee $5.
- Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2.
MARY O. FRITCHIE JURIED FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Great Lawn, Main Street and Potunk Lane, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.
Outdoor fine art juried event, over 50 exhibitors.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2-3.
COMMUNITY FUNFEST
Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport, 516-459-9141, pauldrumlifeexperienceproject.org.
Demonstrations, police vehicles, K-9 police corps, giveaways and more.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 6.
KIDFEST
John Drew Theater, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806, guildhall.org.
A wide array of programs for kids, including dance, music, magic, art workshops and more. See website for full schedule.
- Fee $25.
- Date 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 20, 27.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL
Holy Family Church, 17 Fordham Ave., Hicksville, 516-938-3846, holyfamilyparishny.org.
Rides, games, food, beer and wine garden and casino.
- Fee Free, fee for food and rides.
- Date 6-10 p.m. Aug. 6-7, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 8-9.
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN
Main St. (between Prospect St. and S. Front St.), Farmingdale, 516-249-0093, farmingdalemusiconmain.com.
Outdoor music and dining along Main Street.
- Fee Free.
- Date 5-9 p.m. Aug. 7, 21; rain date Aug. 28.
MUSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook, 631-689-5888, limusichalloffame.org.
Music documentary films from around the world, in feature and short categories.
- Fee Varies.
- Date Aug. 8-10.
LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO
NYCB Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, 516-572-4111, liretro.com.

Check out old-school arcade games at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Credit: Kyle Mark
Vendors, panel discussions, tabletop gaming, costumes, tournaments.
- Fee $33-$44, $17-$24 ages 5-12, $82-$88 family of 4.
- Date 3-9 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10.
BACON & MACARONI & CHEESE FEST
Plattduetsche Park Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com.
Macaroni and cheese, bacon and all things pork will be available.
- Fee $8 cover charge.
- Date 6-11 p.m. Aug. 8-9.
PAUMANAUKE NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague, 631-587-3696, paumanauke.org, babylonarts.org.
Traditional and Aztec dancers, traditional drums, traditional food, audience participation, dance competitions; bring chairs, no alcohol.
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Fee $10, $5 ages 12-16 and 60 and older.
- Date 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET
Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center, 901 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, 516-567-0657, rememberyesteryears.com.
Antiques and collectibles.
- Fee Free.
- Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10, 24.
SUNDAY ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Northport Village Park, Main Street, Northport, northportarts.org.
Art vendors, dance performances, music and poetry readings.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10; rain date: Aug. 17.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, 516-790-1811, stbolh.org.
Italian food and entertainment, rides, games, vendors, fireworks and more.
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Fee Free.
- Date 6-10 p.m. Aug. 13-17.
SS CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISH FAMILY FESTIVAL
Ss. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park, 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com.
Rides, games, food and children’s magic show.
- Fee Free admission.
- Date 6-10 p.m. Aug. 14-15, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 16, 2-8 p.m. Aug. 17.
SUMMER ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR
On the Bay at Mattituck Park District, 11280 Great Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures.
- Fee $3.
- Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16; rain date: Aug. 17.
LONG ISLAND BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague, 631-587-3696, libluegrassfestival.org, babylonarts.org.
Traditional bluegrass, Americana and roots music, workshops, vendors, food, raffles; bring chairs; no outside alcohol, no pets.
- Fee $20, $15 ages 12-16 and 60 and older.
- Date Noon-7 p.m. Aug. 16.
GREEK FESTIVAL
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson, 631-473-0894, portjeffgreekfest.com.
Homemade food, pastries, live music, dancing, vendors, carnival rides, church tours, raffles and fireworks (9 p.m. Aug. 22 and Aug. 23), weather permitting; free parking and shuttle from Ward Melville High School.
- Fee $2, free ages 12 and younger.
- Date 5-10 p.m. Aug. 21, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 22, 1-11 p.m. Aug. 23, 1-9 p.m. Aug. 24.
HOLBROOK CARNIVAL AND FESTIVAL
Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, 631-471-2725, holbrookchamber.com.
Rides, games, entertainment and fireworks (9 p.m. Aug 23).
- Fee Free, fee for food and rides.
- Date 6-11 p.m. Aug. 21-22, 2-11 p.m. Aug. 23, 2-9 p.m. Aug. 24.
MOTHER CABRINI ITALIAN FEAST
Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood-Grant Campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood, 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com.
Rides, food, entertainment and fireworks (9 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 31). Island Harvest food drive (Aug. 28), children’s magic illusion show (4:30-6 p.m. Aug. 30-31), zeppole eating contest (9 p.m. Aug. 30).
- Fee Free admission.
- Date 6-10 p.m. Aug. 22, 28-29, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 30-31, 2-10 p.m. Sept. 1.
FARMINGDALE VENDOR FAIR
Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
Artists, crafters, gift curators, farm stands and more.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23-24.
FREEPORT GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, kaleidoscopegemshows.com.
Minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, beads and vendors.
- Fee $6, free ages 12 and younger with paying adult.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24.
MONTAUK HISTORICAL SOCIETY CRAFT FAIR
Second House Museum, 12 Second House Rd., Montauk, 631-668-5340, montaukhistoricalsociety.org.
Artwork, crafts, food, clothing, home and garden wares and live acoustic music.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23-24. (
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave., West Sayville, 631-854-4974, limaritime.org/seafood-festival-2025.html.
Celebrate oysters, clams and seafood traditions, live performances, exhibits and arts and crafts.
- Fee $10, free ages 11 and younger.
- Date 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 23-24.
NESCONSET DAY STREET FAIR
Nesconset Plaza and Gazebo (127 Smithtown Blvd.) and along Smithtown Blvd. between Southern Blvd. and Mayfair Road, Nesconset, 631-724-2543, nesconsetchamber.org.
Arts and craft vendors, food trucks, games, bounce houses, music, and more.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24.
SHINNECOCK POWWOW
Shinnecock Powwow Grounds, Westgate Road, off Montauk Highway on the Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton, 631-283-6143, shinnecock-nsn.gov/annual-powwow.

Honey Collins, of the Naragansett Tribe of Rhode Island, dances in honor of veterans at the Shinnecock Powwow. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin
Tribal dances, crafts, storytelling, native foods, demonstrations, dance and drum competitions, no pets.
- Fee $20, $10 children ages 5 and older, seniors and military with ID.
- Date 3 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1.
SUMMER ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR
Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Rd. (Route 25), Cutchogue, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures.
- Fee Free.
- Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30; rain date Aug. 31.
EISENHOWER PARK VENDOR FAIR
Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
Artists, crafters, gift curators, farm stands and more, held at Field 8.
- Fee Free.
- Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug 30-31.